The Canadian Voter : One of two personalities

The final stretch. For weeks now we have witnessed some of the most unique and similar campaigning all at once. Now it is almost time for the last and most meaningful poll.

Watching each campaign unfold through the usual media outlets, they turn to average folks for their opinions and questions. I started to take notice last week when I began to hear the question, "What is the most important issue in this election to you?". It seems that there is only one of two minds available in our nation regarding the answer. Most claim the natural responses, healthcare, childcare, social programs, GST cuts, etc. When considering what the basis is of each of the 'normal' responses I concluded that each was the same on a fundamental level.

How much money do I stand to get from the elected government? It seems to me that this is the most honest and open answer. They all add up to this in some fashion. Perhaps the voters in this country kept the Liberals around for so long because as a party they were masters of paying Canadians one-hundred while skimming one-thousand. As a nation of individuals, do we not want to aspire to something greater together and individually? As it stands we are a nation with whom the majority (it seems) is making the same decision in electing their officials as they would in salary negotiations at a new employer.

Success is dependent on the individual's own will and drive. The same results most of us are basing our votes on can be obtained through one's ability to think and work. Why would we, as a majority in the nation, not ask for the path of least resistance to this result?

The next time a media outlet asks the issue question, listen for the response that states they want a new chance to make their own future, not fight for the federally money they feel entitled to, leave that money in your pocket where it belongs. Keep listening.